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Santa Rosa strictly regulates short-term rentals by requiring permits for all hosts and effectively banning new non-hosted (unoccupied) rentals through an absolute citywide cap.
To rent your home short-term in Santa Rosa, you must obtain a city permit and a business tax certificate, and the property must usually be your primary residence where you live at least half the year. New permits for 'non-hosted' rentals (where the owner isn't present) are currently not being accepted because the city has reached its limit of 198 total units. All hosts must collect a combined 14% in local lodging taxes and adhere to strict rules regarding noise, parking, and fire safety.
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